Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus
- Graduation Rate
- 61% C+
- About half of students who start complete their degree
- Earnings (10yr)
- $38,284 C-
- Below average for college graduates
- Net Price
- $26,435 D
- 54% more than the typical college
- Enrollment
- 66
Bottom line: A D+ overall grade — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges. 9.0× return on investment — every $1 spent returns $9.0 over 20 years.
Every $1 spent returns $9.0 over 20 years — debt pays back in ~under a year. Net gain: $850,523.
What The Data Says
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A D+ overall — outcomes trail most U.S. colleges on measured metrics.
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Every $1 invested returns $9.0 over 20 years — an exceptional return.
About Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus
Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus is profiled below with full outcomes data from federal sources.
Interpretation generated from this school's federal outcomes, research, and mobility data.
Institutional Profile
- Institution Type
- Private for-profit College
- Enrollment
- 66
- Setting
- Urban
- Primary Strengths
- Communications
Why students choose Illinois Media School
CollegeRanker Report Card
Graded on outcomes, against every U.S. college.
Each grade is this school's national percentile on a real outcome — earnings, value, mobility, and more.
How we grade →Admissions
This school does not report a competitive admit rate — most qualified applicants are admitted.
Check your odds →Net price + aid
Students pay about $26,435 a year after grants and scholarships — 54% above the typical U.S. college. See net price by family income below.
See cost & aid →Earnings + debt
Graduates earn a median of $38,284 ten years after enrolling — 6% below the typical college, against $9,500 in median debt.
See outcomes →Mobility + social capital
Mobility and social-capital data are limited for this school — see what's reported below.
See mobility →Can I Get In?
How selective Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus is — and how your numbers stack up.
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Academics & Admissions
Is It Hard to Get Into Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Chicago, Illinois, Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 61%.
- Retention Rate
- 53%
- Student–Faculty Ratio
- 12:1
- Diversity Index
- 0.49
- First-Gen Students
- 39%
Can I Afford It?
What you'll actually pay after grants and aid — not the sticker price.
Cost & Financial Aid
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $26,435. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $26,042 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $9,500 in federal student loans.
- Avg Net Price
- $26,435
- Median Debt
- $9,500
- Pell Grant Rate
- 62%
- Federal Loan Rate
- 68%
What Families Actually Pay
- Family Income $0–$30K
- $26,042
- Family Income $30K–$48K
- $26,192
- Family Income $48K–$75K
- $29,665
What Happens After?
Earnings, debt, and where graduates actually land.
Students Like You
Tell us a little about yourself to see what students like you have typically experienced at Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus — the net price for your income, your admission odds, and the outcomes that follow. These are patterns from federal data, not predictions.
Graduate Outcomes
Is Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus report median earnings of $38,284, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
- 6 Years After Entry
- $31,958
- 8 Years
- $34,661
- 10 Years
- $38,284
- Debt-to-Earnings
- 0.25x
- Earning > $25K
- 59%
Earnings Trajectory
Graduation by Timeframe
- 100% (57)
- 69%
- 100% (57)
- 69%
- 100% (57)
- 69%
- 100% (57)
- 69%
How Illinois Compares
Dot right of center = above national average.
Net Price by Family Income
What families actually pay after aid, by income bracket.
College ROI Calculator
Is Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus Worth It?
A data-driven look at the return on your educational investment — using real federal data.
Yes — for most students, Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus delivers a positive return. Over four years, the typical net price is $26,435/year ($105,740 total). Graduates earn $38,284 at ten years, and over a 20-year career we project $956,263 in total earnings — a net gain of $850,523 (9.0× your investment). The median debt is $9,500, which takes less than a year to pay back at typical earnings. With a 61% graduation rate, the path to that return is well-tested. This is a exceptional ROI compared to national averages.
- Total Cost (4yr)
- $105,740
- Projected 20yr Earnings
- $956,263
- Net Return
- $850,523
- ROI Multiple
- 9.0×
- Cost Per Year
- $26,435
- Median Debt
- $9,500
- Debt Payback
- Less than 1 yr
- Graduation Rate
- 61%
Does It Change Lives?
Mobility, social capital, and innovation — does it move people up?
Top Programs
The fields Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus awards the most degrees in, by share of completions. Where federal field-of-study data exists, we show what graduates in that major earned early in their careers. Each links to its degree guide — or see what someone with your income, scores, and major would pay and earn here in the Students Like You simulator.
- Communications 92% $28,215 early-career
Early-career median earnings by major (typically 1–2 years after completion, bachelor's level where available), in today's dollars (CPI-adjusted). Source: U.S. Dept. of Education College Scorecard field of study. Distinct from the school-wide 10-year median; suppressed for small programs.
Top Careers
Where these majors tend to lead — common career paths for Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus's most popular programs, ranked by median pay with our proprietary scorecard insights.
- C+Marketing Manager$156,580 · 8% growthAdaptable 64
- CAdvertising Manager$138,730 · 6% growthAdaptable 64
- CSales Manager$135,160 · 4% growthAdaptable 64
- C-Video Producer$82,510 · 3% growthAdaptable 60
- D+Technical Writer$80,050 · 4% growthVulnerable 48
- C-Content Strategist$78,000 · 8% growthAdaptable 60
- CInstructional Designer$74,150 · 8% growthResilient 74
- D+Copywriter$73,150 · 4% growthVulnerable 48
Frequently Asked Questions
Is It Hard to Get Into Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus? Acceptance Rate & Requirements
As a private institution in Chicago, Illinois, Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus enrolls students across a range of programs. The graduation rate is roughly 61%.
How Much Does It Cost to Attend Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus? Tuition, Net Price & Aid
The average net price at Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus, the amount students actually pay each year after federal grants and scholarships, is about $26,435. Students from families earning under $30,000 typically pay closer to $26,042 after need-based grants. The median graduate leaves with about $9,500 in federal student loans.
Is Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus Worth It? Graduate Earnings & ROI
Ten years out, alumni of Illinois Media School-Chicago Campus report median earnings of $38,284, a figure worth comparing against the cost of attendance before enrolling.
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